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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Saginaw, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Saginaw rent stands today
Saginaw, MI rent rose 2.1% year over year to a current median of $970/month. The year-over-year dollar change is negligible, with rent $10 less per month than last year, and month-over-month rent eased by 0.5%.
Compared to national trends
Saginaw is 49.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers a total of 55 rentals, with apartments comprising 71.7% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $840/month, 2-bedrooms for $975/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,075/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,588/month in Saginaw. The 3-bedroom median rent of $1,075/month fills the mid-tier gap in the rental market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents fell 47.2% year over year while 4+ bedroom rents climbed 23.3%, diverging from the overall citywide increase of 2.1%. These bedroom-tier shifts show varied market dynamics within Saginaw, MI.
Median rent
Median rent in Saginaw
$970/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Saginaw is $970 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saginaw
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Saginaw, MI
Average rent prices in Saginaw have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Saginaw, MI
Rent prices in Saginaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saginaw is $975, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | 7% |  45% | |
1 bedroom | $839 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,075 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,588 | 7% | 23% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,999 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | 24% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$839
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,588
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
23%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
24%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Saginaw, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Saginaw, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Saginaw and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Saginaw
49%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Saginaw, MI is 9% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MI.
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Discover rentals in Saginaw, MI
2d ago
Verified
1111 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48602
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Saginaw
5653 Saginaw Mhp Llcdixie Hwy, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$485
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saginaw
1209 Gratiot Ave #2, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
3595 Hermansau Dr, Saginaw, MI 48603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
505 Yale St, Saginaw, MI 48602
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jul 3
4d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,729
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,729
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
12h ago
2803 S Jefferson Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2215 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
121 N Woodbridge St, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,729
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
5762 Olive Tree Dr, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$824–$1,024
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2953 Apollo Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2620 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
121 N Woodbridge St, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1850 Squire Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2953 Apollo Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2620 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
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Frequently asked questions for Saginaw, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Saginaw rental market.
How much is rent in Saginaw?
The average rent in Saginaw is $970 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saginaw?
Average rent prices in Saginaw have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saginaw is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Saginaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Saginaw, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Saginaw?
May offers the lowest rents in Saginaw while October sees the highest, with about a 4.7% difference between these months. Searching in May could result in lower prices compared to fall months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).